Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP’s children law offering is led by Anna Worwood, with a strong international focus and a high-profile client base. Worwood has a standout reputation in cross-border private law children disputes, particularly for HNW and UHNW individuals. The firm’s modern families expertise is fronted by Linzi Bull, known for her work with LGBTQ+ clients and complex international parentage matters, and by Tammy Knox, who is active in both the modern families space and high-value disputes involving members of the sports and entertainment sectors. Elizabeth Carson, dual-qualified in the US and England, advises on international relocation matters and disputes involving parental alienation and allegations of substance misuse. Lucy Clark handles international relocations, and Lee Henderson focuses on international adoption and surrogacy.
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- ‘PMC have a very large team of excellent individuals working in the fields of international family law and private children law. They have standout individuals at partner level and extremely strong associates who are able to deploy the firms considerable resources in service of their clients.’
- ‘James Stewart is an outstanding lawyer and extremely well-connected who is both strategic in his approach with amazing people skills whether advising clients or negotiating with his opposition. James is the person you want on your side.'
- ‘The family team led by Anna Worwood have a depth of knowledge about domestic abuse that other firms lack. They are sensitive to issues and know the pitfalls to look out for. This is why they are a safer pair of hands for our clients. ’
- ‘Anna Worwood always goes the extra mile. She is caring and empathetic yet professional and driven to get the best result for her client.'
- ‘Anna Worwood is well known in the market as a child lawyer with experience in child relocation. There is a good cohort of associates who are very strong. Sarah Everington is enthusiastic and hard-working, and Isabella Luck is focussed, bright and responsive.’
- ‘One of the best children's team - really innovative and charismatic. Excellent ability to work as a team with counsel to get the absolute best out of each individual working on a case.’
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Practice head
Anna Worwood
Other key lawyers
Linzi Bull; Tammy Knox; Elizabeth Carson; Lee Henderson; Laura Hunter Watkins; Lucy Clark; Katherine Harding; Sarah Everington; Isabella Luck